Prudence must not be expected from a man who is never sober. [Lat., Non est ab homine nunquam sobrio postulanda prudentia.]

Politicians are not born; they are excreted.

Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.

It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and to forget his own.

Read at every wait; read at all hours; read within leisure; read in times of labor; read as one goes in; read as one goest out. The task of the educated mind is simply put: read to lead.

We learn nothing from history except that we learn nothing from history.

It is not enough to acquire wisdom, it is necessary to employ it.

Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is writing a book.

Nothing is more unreliable than the populace, nothing more obscure than human intentions, nothing more deceptive than the whole electoral system.

To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

A well-made turtleneck sweater will keep you warm, cozy, and protected from the cold. Your gums do the same thing for your teeth.

I shall think soon that what people say is true: every woman is possessed by her own peculiar devil of curiosity

It made her think that it was curious how much nicer a person looked when he smiled. She had not thought of it before.

The great contest for the presidency is about the future, who can lead, who can get things done.

I was studying with Joe Allard, which was great, as a saxophone student. Being able to study with Joe Allard was an incredible experience.

Be sure to expose yourself to criticism: A fine polish requires an abrasive.

With age, comfort becomes more seductive than beauty.

You ever want to see real witchcraft, you watch people protecting their comfort, their beliefs.

By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.

Common sense is not too common.